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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.72, 995.87 and 354.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.72, 995.87 and 354.78 is: 533.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.72 : 995.87 = 354.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.72/995.87 = 354.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.72x = 995.87 × 354.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.72x = 353,312.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,312.98/662.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.13

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